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Thursday marked the start of a new year — and, perhaps more notably, the biggest day on the college football calendar.Three of the four College Football Playoff quarterfinal games will take place on Jan. 1, with six teams fighting to keep their national championship dreams alive.

'College GameDay' CFP quarterfinals picks for Rose, Sugar and Orange Bowls

The United States military has killed at least three people in yet another attack on alleged drug smuggling boats, and ordered the country’s Coast Guard to launch a search for survivors.The statement by US Southern Command on Wednesday did not reveal where the attacks occurred.

US kills three in attack on alleged drug boats, searches for survivors

Chris Olave is being discharged from the hospital on ThurdsayNFC South Race HEATS UP as Saints take down Panthers in gritty win 👀 NFL on FOXJason Benetti and Robert Griffin III recapped the New Orleans Saints' 20-17 win over the Carolina Panthers.The New Orleans Saints star wide receiver Chris Olave will not play in Week 18 after a blood clot was reportedly found in his lung.

Saints star wide receiver hospitalized after blood clot was found in his lung: report

Mayor says ‘I will govern as a democratic socialist’ at inauguration ceremony featuring AOC and Bernie SandersZohran Mamdani on Thursday vowed to “reinvent” New York City in a speech on his first day as mayor, promising “a new era” for America’s largest city and an ambitious start to his term of office.

Zohran Mamdani promises ‘new era’ for New York City in first speech as mayor

Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight as 2026 arrived, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year.Democrats forced a 43-day government shutdown over the issue.

2026 price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire for millions of Americans

A shelter dog spent 397 days waiting for a home without receiving a single adoption application—until a viral Christmas video helped change his fate.Finn, who was housed at the Benton Franklin Humane Society in Washington, became an unexpected internet star after appearing in a heartwarming video showing him choosing his own Christmas present.

Dog in Shelter for 397 Days—Until Holiday Video Changes Everything

Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini are back together and putting the rumors to rest.After what Ballerini called a “messy year for the heart” on her Instagram story, the couple confirmed they rekindled their romance in a pair of Dec. 31 posts. The "Outer Banks" actor posted a romantic sunset shot of him and the “Baggage” singer, writing that he’s declaring 2026 a “year of growth” and “truth."

Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes are back together after ‘messy year’

Projections on the monument will run through Monday, depicting discovery, revolution, expansion and modern timesWATCH LIVE: America250 hosts New Year’s Eve art and light installation at Washington MonumentThe America250 event features a narrated projection program that appears at the top of each hour and runs approximately 20–25 minutes per cycle.

Washington Monument to become ‘birthday candle’ as US marks start of 250th year

“It is with a heavy heart that we must advise that Mr. Iannotti has been located, and tragically, he is deceased,” police said on Dec. 31NEED TO KNOWA 72-year-old former football coach from New Jersey has been found dead after he was last heard from by his family on Christmas Day

Former Football Coach Communicated with Family on Christmas Before He Disappeared. Days Later, He Was Found Dead

President Trump at times forgoes the medical advice of his doctors, insists that he is in excellent health, and denied that he has fallen asleep at recent White House events in a new interviewPresident Trump has been branded "deluded" after he shared in a new interview that he sometimes forgoes his doctor’s medical advice and has directly denied falling asleep during meetings, despite many televised appearances showing the commander-in-chief seemingly struggling to keep his eyes open.

Donald Trump gives 'deluded' excuse for always appearing to fall asleep in meetings

The new year has arrived and whether you need a quick cup of coffee to help with your hangover or are craving a burger and some fries, diners will have plenty of options on New Year's Day this year.Consumers looking to grab a quick bite to eat or start the new year with some retail therapy are in luck, as most national grocery and retail chains will remain open on New Year's Day this year, as well as many restaurant chains.

Is McDonald's open or closed on New Year's Day 2026? Here's what to know

Viral video shows staff member knocked down by massive prop that bounced off platform toward audience at Hollywood StudiosFox News Flash top headlines for December 31Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.A massive boulder prop veered off course during Disney World’s Indiana Jones stunt show Tuesday, striking a cast member who courageously tried to halt the rampaging prop.

Disney World cast member injured after massive boulder prop veers off track at Indiana Jones stunt show

I never planned to give birth in a hospital, but I carried ceremony with me anyway.I did not plan to give birth under fluorescent lights. I did not plan to give birth numb from the chest down, or with a blue sheet between me and the lower half of my body, or to hear the words “uterine incision” spoken as casually as small talk about the weather.

I Asked My Surgeon If I Could Smudge Her — And Her Response Took Me By Surprise

BILLINGS, Mont. - Law enforcement in Billings are investigating a homicide after a reported assault early in the morning on New Year’s Day.The report came in around 5:37 am Thursday on the 1300 block of Easy Street.Officers found a 43-year-old man inside a home unresponsive, according to Billings Administrative Lieutenant Samantha Puckett.

Billings law enforcement investigating New Year's Day homicide

Zach Bryan is a married man, months after he and his future bride were first linked.The country star shared an Instagram photo and video from the celebration late New Year's Eve, confirming he and his new wife, Samantha Leonard, had gotten married. In the photo, Bryan, 29, smiles as he carries a grinning Leonard, wearing a strapless dress with feathered trim and a wine glass in hand.

Did Zach Bryan get married? Country star ties knot with Samantha Leonard

A Russian soldier surrendered after his rescue message was seen by a drone, Ukrainian units said.He wrote, "Please take me prisoner, I want to live," and was detained, the units said.Russian soldiers have previously surrendered to drones, and Ukraine actively encourages it.

A Russian soldier surrendered by writing 'Please take me prisoner, I want to live' on cardboard seen by a drone, units say

Tired of that lingering cough? This surprising option may do the trick.A lot of us have a cough now, right?Maybe you were sick a couple of weeks ago and are better, but the coughing just won’t go away. You may be popping cough drops like it’s your job, or maybe you’ve just accepted that the symptom is your way of life for now.

Doctors Reveal The Unexpected Cough Remedy That Kicks In ASAP

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here.Dear Care and Feeding,I gave birth to a baby girl a few weeks ago, and my mom has been coming to help every week for a full day.

My Mom Is Helping Me Out With My Baby. But She Starts Each Visit in the Most Stressful Way Imaginable.

Roberts' annual report on the federal judiciary focused not on controversies but looked ahead to the nation's 250th anniversary.WASHINGTON – The legal underpinnings of the nation remain strong, Chief Justice John Roberts said in an annual report Dec. 31 that looked ahead to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Chief Justice John Roberts says nation's legal foundation unshaken

He probably should have been locked up a long time ago.A Virginia man recently received a 40-year prison sentence for his role in operating a large-scale marijuana dealing ring. In a unique twist, a luxury used-car dealership in Newport News served as the base for the weed operation.

Virginia Man Gets 40 Years for Running Massive Weed Operation From Luxury Car Dealership

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"They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart," Trump told the Wall Street Journal.President Donald Trump said in a new interview that he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors recommend, continuing the dosage because he has taken it for years and is "superstitious."

'Superstitious' Trump says he takes more aspirin than his doctors want

Day care operators say the Trump administration’s restrictions on federal child care funding unfairly punish them over a conservative activist’s fraud allegations against Minnesota centers that are undercut by state records and disputed by some of the owners.YouTuber Nick Shirley recently went to nine federally subsidized day care centers in Minneapolis, many operated by Somali Americans.

Day cares say they are unfairly punished over misleading Minnesota video

Have you ever wondered if the pain of fibromyalgia might actually be a type of nerve issue, a neuropathy? And if so, could we treat it with the same tools we use for other nerve problems? Today we’re diving into the idea that, for some people, fibromyalgia pain could stem from a condition called small fiber neuropathy.

One little-known nutrient that could ease fibromyalgia, chronic pain & nerve damage

When you're grabbing a bottle of Coca-Cola during a grocery run, you're likely not paying any attention to the color of the bottle's lid. Because why would you? It turns out that for soda lovers, there's a very specific reason why the color of your Coca-Cola bottle top matters, especially this time of year.

People Are Scrambling To Find Coca-Cola Bottles With Yellow Lids—Here's Why

Stranger Things killed off a crucial main character in the series finale — but are they actually still alive?During the Wednesday, December 31, series finale, Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) survived multiple near-death experiences while fighting to destroy Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower).

Is [Spoiler] Actually Still Alive on ‘Stranger Things’ Despite Their Series Finale Death Scene?

The wolf moon, the first full moon of the year, will ring in 2026, gracing the sky this weekend, but the lunar event will make the Quadrantid meteor shower a bit harder to spot.The silvery orb will start to look large in the sky around New Year’s Eve and will reach peak illumination at 5:03 a.m.

January’s full wolf supermoon and the Quadrantid meteor shower will start off the new year

Trump's executive orders have triggered a tsunami of lawsuits seeking to block or pause his biggest policy prioritiesNearly every Supreme Court justice expressed skepticism about Trump’s use of emergency powers in a three-hour heated meeting: ReportFox News anchor and chief legal correspondent Shannon Bream has the latest on the Supreme Court’s deliberations on the legality of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on ‘The Story.’

Inside Trump’s first-year power plays and the court fights testing them

Be prepared to pay a lot for an expensive special edition or settle for one mid-size option.Sorry, the manual transmission is continuing its long, slow death in America. There are only two trucks available with a manual transmission in 2026. However, one of the models is extremely difficult to get with a shocking price tag.

Only 2 Manual Trucks Are Available in 2026

She did what?While many flyers blatantly ignore airplane etiquette — like eating a smelly snack or elbowing your seatmate — one traveler took things a little too far with her bizarre stretching method that had many giving her the side eye.Stuck on a 12-hour economy flight from Paris, France, to California and thankfully in a window seat next to her husband, McKailey Fast, a 29-year-old content creator and Pilates instructor, recently went viral for posting a TikTok video, with over 1 million views, that featured her stretching her legs on the wall of the plane.

Pilates instructor’s insane hack to survive 12-hour flight – experts weigh in: ‘Get your feet off the wall’

2025 has been a very peculiar year. For many, it has been a particularly challenging year for various reasons, while for others, it was a year of celebration and accolades. Like most years, the Black community experienced both tremendous highs and lows. Among the lows are the lives lost—some quite publicly and others silently, shared via family (or friends) social media posts.

In memoriam to those we lost in 2025

Five years ago, Sen. Bernie Sanders went viral for a meme of his mittens at Joe Biden's inauguration. To swear in Zohran Mamdani, the progressive kept things casual.Sen. Bernie Sanders skipped elevated garb – and his viral meme mittens from Joe Biden's inauguration – to celebrate newly minted New York mayor Zohran Mamdani's second swearing in.